LEGO Spring Animal Playground 40709 – Build, Imagine & Play with Squirrel & Bird

LEGO Spring Animal Playground: A Colorful Build for Imaginative Play

Spring comes alive when kids bring this LEGO set to the table. The LEGO Spring Animal Playground (set 40709) is designed for children aged 8 and up who love to tell stories with animal figures. The build centers on a cheerful tree house, a ramp for movement, a cozy campfire, a moving seesaw, and two Easter eggs tucked into playful spots. The bright palette and tactile pieces invite kids to create, rearrange, and replay scenes as the day unfolds.

With 172 pieces, this compact yet vibrant set blends hands-on construction with friendly animal characters, encouraging scenes that feel both magical and believable. The ramp invites the squirrel to climb toward the treetop perch, while the bird can perch or glide across the seesaw for gentle action. Hidden nooks behind the tree house and beneath the ramp add a playful hide-and-seek element, keeping playtime dynamic and surprising.

What you get and how it plays

• Tree house, ramp, campfire, seesaw, and two animal figures for varied play
• Two Easter eggs hidden around the play space for a playful hunt
• Compact, colorful design that fits neatly on a shelf when not in use

Play ideas and benefits

• Promotes storytelling as kids move the squirrel along the ramp and perch it on the treetop
• Encourages fine motor skills as little builders connect pieces and adjust positions
• Supports cooperative play with siblings or friends during campfire and seesaw moments
• Pairs well with other LEGO animal sets to extend adventures

Gift-ready and display-worthy, this set makes a thoughtful Easter present or birthday surprise and can be enjoyed beyond the initial build. The cheerful colors and compact size help it look inviting on a shelf or bedside table after playtime ends.

Key details: 172 pieces; dimensions over 3.5 in. (10 cm) high, 5 in. (13 cm) wide and 3.5 in. (10 cm) deep.